CHAD WITHDRAWS TROOPS FIGHTING INSURGENCY


Boko Haram insurgents

Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from Niger Republic, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram terrorists.

The move came a month after the country complained about an unexpected U.S. travel ban imposed on its nationals.

Chad warned at the time the order could affect its security commitments, which include its involvement in the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram.

Humanitarian officials said on Friday that the withdrawal had already had an impact on Niger's Diffa region, which has seen a string of attacks by Boko Haram militants crossing over from Nigeria.

Ibrahim Arimi from the border village of Bosso said banditry had increased since the Chadian troops started leaving and he had been temporarily moved to another village for safety.

Diffa parliamentarian Lamido Moumouni said residents had started complaining. "They had come to rely on the forces so there is a perception that security will be lacking," he said.

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